/ kəmˈpætəbl; NAmE / adjective compatible (with sb/sth)
1.
( of machines, especially computers ) able to be used together :
compatible software
The new system will be compatible with existing equipment.
2.
( of ideas, methods or things ) able to exist or be used together without causing problems :
Are measures to protect the environment compatible with economic growth?
compatible blood groups
3.
if two people are compatible , they can have a good relationship because they have similar ideas, interests, etc.
OPP incompatible
► com·pat·ibly / -əbli; NAmE / adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from French , from medieval Latin compatibilis , from compati suffer with.